Duluth weather in January (Minnesota, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Duluth during January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Duluth includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -16°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Duluth in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Duluth. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Duluth climate page with graphs.

 

Duluth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 133 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Duluth should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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